Agenda

Ebensburg Borough Council Meeting Agenda

Date: Monday, March 27, 2023 Time: 6:30 p. m.

Council Members & Leadership

• President: Doug Tusing
• Vice-President: Cecilia Houser
• Members: Jeffrey Ball, Theresa Jacoby, Dave Kuhar, Robert Miller, Michael Owatt
• Mayor: Randy Datsko

Agenda Items

1. Consent Agenda The following routine items will be approved by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion:

• Item 6C: Approve the Inframark report for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.
• Item 6D: Approve the Inframark report for Water Treatment Plant Operations.
• Item 11C: Approve the minutes from the February 27, 2023 meeting.
• Item 11D: Approve the financial statement for February.
• Item 11E: Approve payment of bills for March.

2. Appointments to Address Council

• Time allocated for individuals to speak with the council.

3. Consideration of Any Motion(s) to Amend Agenda

• Opportunity to add or change agenda items.

4. Mayor’s Report

• Item 4A: Report on the Police Department.

5. Council President Comments

• Remarks from the council president.

6. Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Committee (Ball, Kuhar & Miller)

• Item 6A: Resolution #2023-02 authorizing officers to sign documents for a loan with Ameriserv for the 2023 Water Project.
• Item 6B: Ordinance 666 for compliance with the Unit Debt Act, authorizing a lease rental debt guarantee of $622,000.
• Item 6C: Report from Inframark on Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.
• Item 6D: Report from Inframark on Water Treatment Plant Operations.

7. Recreation Committee (Jacoby, Miller & Owatt)

• Item 7A: Update on the Dog Park construction contract. Funds from the Rotary Club were received, and Straw Construction plans to start on-site on April 10, 2023.
• Item 7B: Notification of a grant award from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for Ebensburg Borough Pool Renovations in the amount of $134,600.

8. Street Committee (Ball, Houser & Owatt)

• No specific items listed.

9. Administration Committee (Houser, Jacoby & Kuhar)

• No specific items listed.

10. Diversity Committee (Kuhar & Houser)

• No specific items listed.

11. General Business

• Item 11A: Resolution #2023-03 to apply for county aid from the County Liquid Fuels tax fund in the amount of $10,000.
• Item 11B: Approval of updated Civil Service Rules and Regulations, which have not been amended since 2009.
• Item 11C: Approval of minutes from the previous meeting (February 2023).
• Item 11D: Approval of the February 2023 financial statement.
• Item 11E: Approval of bills totaling $507,927. 00 for March 2023.

12. Department Reports

• Item 12A: Police Department report by Chief Wyland.
• Item 12B: Public Works Department report by Director Josh Surkovich.
• Item 12C: Community Development report by Director Danea Koss.
• Item 12D: Recreation Department report by Director Dirk Johnson.
• Item 12E: Codes Enforcement monthly report.
• Item 12F: Minutes from the last Ebensburg Municipal Authority meeting.
• Item 12G: Ebensburg Planning Commission (No activity).
• Item 12H: Ebensburg Zoning Board (No activity).

13. Media Comments/Questions

• Time for media representatives to comment or ask questions.

14. Public Comments

• Time for members of the public to comment on any issues.

15. Executive Session

• To be held only if necessary, with a specific reason stated beforehand.

16. Adjournment

Additional Information

• Public Inspection: Copies of staff reports and documents are available for public inspection at the Borough office, located at 300 West High Street, Ebensburg, Pa, on the Thursday before each regularly scheduled meeting.
• Accessibility: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals requiring special assistance should contact the Borough office at (814) 472-8780 or eburg@ebensburgpa. com. Notification must be provided 48 hours before the meeting.